Tag: Jacob 2
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Nephi's reference to Joseph's promise
In 2 Nephi 25:21, Nephi refers to a promise given to Joseph, Jacob’s son Wherefore, for this cause hath the Lord God promised unto me that these things which I write shall be kept and preserved, and handed down unto my seed, from generation to generation, that the promise may be fulfilled unto Joseph, that his seed…
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Isaiah, idolatry, and the Great and Spacious Building
Stisa recently pointed out the connections between the great and abominable church and the great and spacious building in Nephi\’s writing. I completely agree. After reading that post, I noticed similar elements in Isaiah 2 (also 2 Nephi 12), in a passage condemning idolatry and pride. The basic message is that those who lift themselves…
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"Heart" and "Soul" poetry in the Book of Mormon
I wondered after making this post how often \”heart\” and \”soul\” show up together in other parts of the Book of Mormon, so I looked and found ten other examples: Alma 12:36 36 And now, my brethren, behold I say unto you, that if ye will harden your hearts ye shall not enter into the…